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Q: “What if everyone passes me and I end up last?” – Commonly asked question among beginner runners… A: We asked our community to share their thoughts of what it means to be DFL (Dead Freaking Last) to them. Andrea S: Two quick ones (as someone who came in close to last in her first triathlon […]
“What sort of stretches or recovery do I need to be doing?” – Jessie O Answer from Coach Kareen Lawson Stretching is an important part of any fitness routine and it is usually the first thing we skip when we are pressed for time. It is better to shorten your run a bit to make […]
“What about bathroom troubles? A newbie’s worst nightmare at times!” – Roberta B.E. From the expert, Dezza C. It’s not just a newbie concern. I’ve been running for more than a decade now, and this is one of my nightmares! There I am in the middle of my run or a big race event and […]
“What do I really need to do this? Do I have to have a fancy watch? Special socks? Special clothes? Sounds expensive.” – Christa G.B. Advice from Coach Tracy Thelen: Yay! You signed up for your first race. Or you are looking to jump up in distance for a new challenge. Now comes the hard […]
“What do I need to know about nutrition when I’m training for my first running race?” — Said every first-time runner before she started training! Answer by Nutritionist and Skirt Ambassador Donna Giovenco All runners need to understand that good nutrition should be an important part of training, as hydration, what to eat and when, […]
The Question: What is the best way to transition from walking to running without getting injured? — Beginner Sherrell Savage From Coach Karen: We hear this question all of the time because people feel that to “be” a runner… you must “run” the entire time. NOT SO… if you run…. YOU ARE A RUNNER. That […]
There is great value in stepping outside your comfort zone. As I’ve grown into adulthood (I will be 35 this year), stepping outside my comfort zone has become a common theme. The amazing thing about it is that I feel like I grow as a person with each experience. Below are three examples that I […]
For Immediate Release Skirt Sports Launches New Active Swim Collection for All Bodies Women’s apparel brand adds styles for women who crave coverage, comfort & cute Boulder, Colorado (February 22, 2019) — Innovative women’s athletic brand, Skirt Sports, is expanding from land to water. On February 26th, Skirt Sports will launch a four-piece Swim Collection […]
By Kat Wiranowski aka @trail_kat on Instagram There are moments, even days when I crumble in a panic about the state of my body. I’m not going to lie, I’m deep in that panic as I write this and all I want to do is scream my frustration and loathing into the air in the hopes that […]
My dad made me wear it. It was neon orange and yellow with big reflective stripes on the front and back. It went over my head and attached on the sides with velcro. In the winter, I pulled it over my puffy Chicago Bears jacket and ran out the door in sweat pants and long […]